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So, I know I've mentioned Artfire before, and I've been trying to keep you updated on my little 'branching out' project. It has been a great Friday, because today, I got my FIRST SALE on Artfire!! WOOHOO! I've had presence there for about a week. I've spent a little time listing some more items there tonight, and I'll definitely be giving it a bit of time to see how it does.

Another great tool is Own The Hour. I've been purchasing several slots a day (at .50 each, how can you go wrong?) and it seems to be working. Slots go on sale at midnight for the next day. (For example, at midnight on Friday night, slots go on sale for Sunday.) It's definitely another tool that I will keep utilizing.

Have no fear, I'm not giving up on Etsy, nor do I think I ever will. I've been there 3 years, and I have built up a lovely clientele there, and I do feel a bit of loyalty to Etsy. You know how it goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" :)

I know I've been away for a while. I just finished my last craft show of the year!! I am breathing a sigh of relief, now I can relax and just create as I like, and not feel pressured.

I did want to update you on my Own the Hour slots. I had quite a few sales the three days that I did Own the Hour. Did the sales come from there? I don't know specifically, because no one puts in the comments where they found me, but I can tell you my sales have really slowed since I stopped using it. I am going to try it again this week and see what happens. Today I've dedicated to making new goods and unloading my truck. Starting Tuesday I will really get on it and have some slots and promotion.

Give Own the Hour a try. You just may be pleasantly surprised!